Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $51.47 | 5.617% | $54.3611 | $54.36 | $54.35 | $54.40 |
Purchase #2 | $149.87 | 4.552% | $156.6921 | $156.69 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
Purchase #3 | $249.89 | 5.527% | $263.7014 | $263.70 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
Purchase #4 | $144.55 | 10.660% | $159.959 | $159.96 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
Purchase #5 | $79.35 | 5.349% | $83.5944 | $83.59 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
Purchase #6 | $243.34 | 13.120% | $275.2662 | $275.27 | $275.25 | $275.30 |
Purchase #7 | $39.92 | 12.571% | $44.9383 | $44.94 | $44.95 | $44.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.39 | $1,038.5125 | $1,038.51 | $1,038.50 | $1,038.60 |